Latasha Gillespie, Global Head of DEIA Amazon/Abbesi Akham, Ellie Foumbi, ⁠Yety Akinola⁠ of The Incredible Sensational Fiancee of Dr. Seyi Ajayi

Latasha Gillespie, Global Head of DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility) for Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video and Freevee tells Tammy Reese about the importance of inclusivity in regards to hiring studio positions, actors and crew and within shows and films they choose to produce. She also highlights her new initiative to prioritize mental health in the workplace. Penni Malloy-Harper talks with Abbesi Akhamie (director-writer-producer), Ellie Foumbi (lead actress), and Yety Akinola (producer-costume designer) about their new short The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Dr. Seyi Ajayi. In the whimsical pan-African city of Alkebulan, a brilliant scholar plots revenge after discovering her fiances' engagement with another woman, sparking a hilarious rollercoaster of love, deception, and unexpected empowerment. Tammy and Penni discuss TV and film recommendations. To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. Special thanks to⁠ Elspeth Collard⁠, the creator of our podcast theme song. Social Media: NYWIFT: IG⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT Latasha: IG: @latashagillespie / Twitter X: @im_latashag Incredible Film IG: @theincredibleshortfilm